Hello. Who could this be? SH with rising sun and a star.
French maker mark SH?
Re: French maker mark SH?
Sorry forgot to read it upsidedown Henri Soufflot (HS)
Re: French maker mark SH?
Correct, Henri Soufflot, working in Paris at 89 rue Turbigo. Registered 12 April 1884, erased 9 November 1910. Successor of Henri Chenailler and succeeded by Olier & Caron.
These are oyster forks.
These are oyster forks.
Re: French maker mark SH?
P.S. David Allan illustrates two serving pieces in this rococo pattern: a master butter knife and an asparagus server.
Allan, David. Le couvert et la coutellerie de table française du XIXe siècle. Dijon, Éditions Faton, 2007. Pages 153 and 193.
Allan, David. Le couvert et la coutellerie de table française du XIXe siècle. Dijon, Éditions Faton, 2007. Pages 153 and 193.
Re: French maker mark SH?
Thank you again JayT for your help!JayT wrote:P.S. David Allan illustrates two serving pieces in this rococo pattern: a master butter knife and an asparagus server.
Allan, David. Le couvert et la coutellerie de table française du XIXe siècle. Dijon, Éditions Faton, 2007. Pages 153 and 193.
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You’re welcome.